Beyond the States: College in Europe

By Jenn Viemont

What's Beyond the States: College in Europe about?

College in Europe? Have you ever wondered whether you could study abroad affordably? The Beyond the States podcast will provide the inside information about getting your degree abroad without breaking the bank.

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Beyond the States: College in Europe episodes:

06.07.2022
The Many Incredible Master’s Degree Options in Europe
For our final episode of the season, Jenn dives into a discussion on the rewards of pursuing a Master’s degree in Europe. Her conversation partner this week is Sean Dempsey, a past BTS member and recent graduate of the highly-ranked...
05.10.2022
Fostering Student Independence (Encore)
No doubt, being independent is one of the most important qualities needed if you plan to study in Europe. Navigating in a foreign country, on your own, demands a large degree of self-reliance and pliancy, and it’s important to appreciate...
04.26.2022
Workplace of the Future
This week’s episode certainly aligns with a common theme this season addressed by many of our guests, and that is the critical importance of cultivating “soft skills” in the up-and-coming workforce. These skills, like assertiveness, resilience, self-direction, empathy, cooperation, diversity...
04.12.2022
Transparent Admissions Requirements (Encore)
It’s that time of year again… College admissions are on the minds of many students who have attempted to get into their choice schools across the US; it can be a deeply confusing and stressful time for many. Jenn begins...
03.22.2022
Life Before, During, and After College
There are some incredible university choices all around the world, including in the US. However, there is a widespread belief that the US higher education system is the best in the world. Jenn summarizes specific studies that debunk this belief. Later...
03.08.2022
Executive Functioning Skills
Jenn’s son, Sam has been struggling with implementing and sticking with organizational systems since his 5th grade. Even though the question of whether Sam suffers from ADHD remains unsolved, one is for sure, he lacks Executive Functioning skills. Therefore, in...
02.22.2022
Finding the Perfect Place for You
Why are certain places a perfect choice for some people but a mistake for others? Generally speaking, something doesn't have to be “better than” or “worst than”, it can just be defined as different. Moreover, something is very rarely universally “better...
02.08.2022
Is a Degree from Abroad “Good” in the US?
Is a degree from Europe valuable enough in the US? Does it allow students to get into grad school and get a good job? Who gives accreditation to universities in the States? What are the hidden costs international students need...
01.25.2022
Research University vs. University of Applied Science
What are the differences between study programs at Research Universities and those at Universities of Applied Sciences? Which one prepares a student for a Master’s Degree Program and which for employment? Should we care about academy snobbery? How can you...
01.11.2022
Impact of International Education on Students’ Career Development
What does the research say about the benefits of studying abroad? Why are American students far behind the world when it comes to studying abroad? Why do only 10-14% of college freshmen end up studying abroad even though 63% of...
12.14.2021
What is College for?
Why is it important to gain insight into what college is for you as an individual? What happens if you don't have that awareness? Moreover, what questions should you ask yourself to get that clear idea? Jenn dives into these...
11.30.2021
Ellie’s Path to European College?
Jenn has an interesting announcement about the upcoming podcast interviews around studying and living abroad with some of the top-selling book authors on that matter. William Deresiewisz, Jeffrey Selingo, and Tim Leffel are unquestionably inspiring guests and Jenn is more...
11.09.2021
Soft Skills You Gain When Living Abroad
How much active parenting should we do for our teens and college-age students? How much does a parent's “help” prevent teens from developing the skills they need to become independent and successful adults? How do we know when and how...
10.26.2021
It’s Never too Late!
In today’s episode, Jenn has an interesting discussion with Tiffany, a parent of one of our members, Ethan. She became so interested in the Beyond the States process herself so that she’s amid planning admission for herself and her husband...
10.12.2021
Studying with ADHD in Europe
In today’s episode, Jenn welcomes Liza, one of the original BTS members, who some of you might know from TikTok. She will talk about her experience studying in Europe, as a student with ADHD. Furthermore, Liza will share her insights in...
09.28.2021
All around Europe with Anya
Welcome back to another episode of the Beyond the States podcast! In today’s interview with Jenn, Anya talks about a unique study program in Europe in which a student studies in a different city/country each year. Far away from her birthplace...
09.14.2021
Studying and Playing Baseball in the Netherlands
In this week’s episode, Jenn discusses with Adam, a US student currently studying in Rotterdam. Our guest talks about a number of his experiences beyond the States, including the fact that he plays competitive baseball in the Netherlands. Learn more about...
08.31.2021
Return of the Beyond the States Podcast
The Beyond the States podcast is back! In this episode, recorded in August 2021, Jenn covers the basics of Beyond the States and overviews some of the biggest ideas around college in Europe. We hope you enjoy it!
04.22.2018
Financial Aid and College in Europe
Jenn talks with Mark Kantrowitz, a leading expert on financing a student’s college education.
04.08.2018
Whats My Major?
One difference between college in the US and Europe is that in Europe incoming students must apply to a specific program, so they must know what they want to study. For students who don’t know what they want to study,...
03.12.2018
College in Europe 101
This week's podcast is our College in Europe 101 webinar as presented in February. Video is available at https://beyondthestates.com/upcoming-webinars/
02.18.2018
Why Not to Study in Europe
After reading a blog post from a college counsellor that declared that the US post secondary education system was globally superior, Jenn felt compelled to respond. Here are her answers to the naysayers.
02.05.2018
Study Abroad and Erasmus
Jenn talks about the prospect of studying abroad in another country when you’re already studying abroad as an international student. She interviews João Pinto from the Erasmus Student Network. Interesting fact: students who study abroad are 3x more likely to...
02.04.2018
Study Abroad and Erasmus
Jenn talks about the prospect of studying abroad in another country when you’re already studying abroad as an international student. She interviews João Pinto from the Erasmus Student Network. Interesting fact: students who study abroad are 3x more likely to...
01.21.2018
Fostering Student Independence
Parents are often concerned that students will struggle when faced with the new environment of college. In this episode, Jenn focuses on the importance of building independence in your student. She also talks about how she’s building these skills in...
01.06.2018
College in Europe for Parents
In this episode, Jenn talks about threshold model of collective behavior first introduced to us in Malcolm Gladwell’s amazing podcast, Revisionist History. This theory describes how some people within a group are more comfortable than others when acting against group...
12.17.2017
Applied Learning and Fun in The Hague
In this episode, Jenn looks are two questions: What is the social life like for international students? And what is a University of Applied Sciences? Universities of Applied Sciences focus on getting students ready to enter the workforce as opposed...
12.03.2017
Experience Day at College in Europe
How does a student decide on which program is best for him? What is that selection process like? This episode’s guest is Sam Viemont, son of Jennifer and Tom Viemont. The episode covers Jenn & Sam’s recent trip to the...
11.22.2017
Ohio State to Deggendorf
In this episode, Jenn talks with Chelsea Workman. Chelsea started studying Philosophy at Ohio State. Although she chose an ‘affordable’ public school, the tuition, at over $10k per year, soon put financial stress on my father and meant she needed...
11.21.2017
Ohio State to Deggendorf
In this episode, Jenn talks with Chelsea Workman. Chelsea started studying Philosophy at Ohio State. Although she chose an ‘affordable’ public school, the tuition, at over $10k per year, soon put financial stress on my father and meant she needed...
11.05.2017
American Exceptionalism Myth
In the US, the conventional wisdom tells us that the US academic experience is superior, but is that really the reality or is that the story we are told. In this episode, Jenn talks with Samantha Savage. Samantha received her...
10.23.2017
Is it Safe to Study Abroad?
At some point in the conversation about college in Europe, the question of safety comes up. People usually ask whether it’s dangerous for students to live in Europe. In this episode, Jenn explores the ideas of fear and risk and...
10.09.2017
Affordable College in Estonia
In this episode, Jenn interviews Crystal LaGrone about her experience attending the Master’s program in e-Governance Technologies at Tallinn University of Technology in Tallinn, Estonia. Crystal's tuition and living expenses were quite reasonable, especially since this program was exactly what...
09.24.2017
College in Europe 101
Jenn covers the basic concepts about going to college in Europe. She explains the different types of higher education institutions in Europe, the types of degree programs, along with housing and student life.
09.12.2017
Create your Own College Rankings
How useful are college rankings actually? What do they measure? Can you find great colleges in Europe without relying on rankings? How can you determine whether a school would be a good fit if it is not ranked? Jenn talks...
08.28.2017
Benefit #2: Transparent Admissions Requirements
Jenn begins by touching down on the problems with the US higher education admissions processes and the increase in the number of US schools with extremely low acceptance rates.Maarten Dikhoff, an administrator from Groningen University, explains how different the admissions...
08.28.2017
Benefit #1-Affordable Tuition
This episode of the Beyond the States podcast focuses on tuition cost. Jenn presents information on the astronomical tuition in the US and related problems. She then demonstrates how tuition for the English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degree options in Europe...
08.28.2017
Why Pursue Higher Education in Europe?
In the spring of 2015, Jenn Viemont happened on a Facebook post about a US student who was attending college for free in Germany. Little did she know that article would start her on a journey to build a database...

What's Beyond the States: College in Europe about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Beyond the States: College in Europe episodes:

The Many Incredible Master’s Degree Options in Europe

Fostering Student Independence (Encore)

Workplace of the Future

Transparent Admissions Requirements (Encore)

Life Before, During, and After College

Executive Functioning Skills

Finding the Perfect Place for You

Is a Degree from Abroad “Good” in the US?

Research University vs. University of Applied Science

Impact of International Education on Students’ Career Development

What is College for?

Ellie’s Path to European College?

Soft Skills You Gain When Living Abroad

It’s Never too Late!

Studying with ADHD in Europe

All around Europe with Anya

Studying and Playing Baseball in the Netherlands

Return of the Beyond the States Podcast

Financial Aid and College in Europe

Whats My Major?

College in Europe 101

Why Not to Study in Europe

Study Abroad and Erasmus

Study Abroad and Erasmus

Fostering Student Independence

College in Europe for Parents

Applied Learning and Fun in The Hague

Experience Day at College in Europe

Ohio State to Deggendorf

Ohio State to Deggendorf

American Exceptionalism Myth

Is it Safe to Study Abroad?

Affordable College in Estonia

College in Europe 101

Create your Own College Rankings

Benefit #2: Transparent Admissions Requirements

Benefit #1-Affordable Tuition

Why Pursue Higher Education in Europe?